Gary J. Runyon, 58, of Largo, Florida, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2017. He was surrounded by his family and friends. Born in Bay Shore, Long Island New York, Gary moved to Florida in 1979. He became a reserve police officer in 1982, working with Indian Shores Police Department. He then became an officer with Redington Beaches Police Department as a Sergeant. Gary retired from the PD in 1995 to take over the family locksmith business. Gary was a fan of muscle cars, motorcycles, and rock and roll. Gary is survived by his mother, Lillian, brother Craig Sr., nephew Craig Jr., and children Denzil Randolph (Mackenzee), Keith Lynch (Danielle), Crystal Maldonado (Andre), and four grandchildren Abby, Aidan, Brysen, and Liam. Gary will be greatly missed by Lori Tucci, Linda Henderson, Cindy Runyon, Dee Runyon and all of his friends. Gary requested that there be no funeral service, however, a celebration of life will be held on January 29th, 2017 at Jimmy’s Sports Lounge, 1200 Clearwater Largo Road, Largo FL, from 2 – 6 PM. All are welcome.
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So sorry for your loss. Gary was a wonderful Caring Man. I enjoyed seeing him out and about with his friends. Such a shock as he was so young. He will be missed by all.
In all the years of have known you (25), I never really KNEW the man. I am so blessed to have spent this last year together. Besides being honest, loyal, funny and caring you were warm, tender & passionate. Things many people may not have known. A man who LOVED ALL his children & grandchildren. A man who kept warm & healthy relationships with his ex-wives. (Cindy & Dee) A man who would do anything for a friend. You left this world (and me) much to soon my Love and I hope that you are at peace. I am missing you terribly and you will always hold a place in my heart. I promise to watch over your Mom & help her thru this. And I will remain close to your family & friends, for they are now MY family & friends too. I love you Gary and I will see you again one day! XOXOX
Rest easy my friend. I will miss you and our talks. Nothing can hurt you now…
RIP Gary You will be missed I will remember the old days and good times we all shared. There will be no more pain hurt or sorrow you had a kind heart I will Remember our talks rest well my friend
Such a great Sargeant and friend from the police days. His laugh was contagious.Condolences to all his family.
Gary, you will be missed by many.I always enjoyed our conversations and friendship. May you R.I.P. Till we meet again my friend.
So sad to read Gary passed away. I met him in 1989. I can remember when he got up enough courage to let me drive his mustang and all those nights he would allow me to ride with him in the squad car. That was so much fun. Like the night he got a call about a fight that had broken out at Johns Pass. He was flying down Gulf Blvd and I spoke up with geez you really drive well. He yelled out SHUT UP!!Actually I think it was SHUT UP B—H!!Then there were all those nights at Mr. Joes and the Ringside. I haven’t seen or talked to Gary in years but there’s no forgetting Gary Runyon. I’m sure if he knew I’m now a skydiver he would say something like I always knew you were crazy. RIP Gary.
Gary and I worked together for many years “back in the day”. I was at the Madeira Beach Police Department when he was at Redington. We worked many calls together and he could always be relied upon to have my back. It was a different world back then and remembering him brings back lots of good memories. My sympathies to the family and friends.
Sadly, we only knew Gary for a short time. He filled my friend Linda’s heart with laughter joy and love. He was a kind man and that’s how he will be remembered 😘😎
Dear Gary, it has taken me over a week to write my message. This is something I never wanted to do and one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do. Even though we were no longer together, we loved and respected each other dearly. It is still hard to leave work and not be able to call you to say hi or to see how you’re doing. You were a good step dad to Crystal and Keith, and your influence is a major part and why they have grown up to be wonderful adults, good parents, and responsible citizens. It is because of you that I now enjoy one of the biggest passions of my life, riding a motorcycle. Ever since that day at Nickel City when you told me that I will never ride a motorcycle because of my performance on that motorcycle video game, well that’s all I needed to make me prove you wrong! LOL I am grateful that you are no longer suffering. You are greatly missed.
Dear friend i never thought i would be saying good bye to you. I thought i would go before you. I should have. Its been many years since i saw you but you were like a brother to me. Our families go back a long way. You always put a smile on my face.You put a smile on every ones face. I could go on and on but i can’t stop crying long enough to write. RIP my dear friend…. RIP…
This has taken a long time to write my friend, I think because you crossed over so soon after Rocky I just could not handle acknowledging your death. You pulled so far away after Rocky died and I regret allowing you to do that, I miss you. I know your with Rocky I will be with you both one day. I still love you my friend.